This Lemon Ricotta Pasta is incredibly simple to make and downright delicious! The sauce features creamy ricotta cheese with a touch of heavy cream, creating a luscious base. We then sprinkle in fresh arugula and lemon zest to add a bright, zesty touch, and just a bit of crushed red pepper to give it a little kick before tossing it with a pretty spinach leaf pasta for the perfect presentation.
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Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound Spinach and Olive Leaf Pasta
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Infused Extra Virgin Olive oil
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- chili flakes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups reserved pasta water
- 2 cups arugula
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Make sure to cook al-dente, and reserve 2 cups pasta water.1 pound Spinach and Olive Leaf Pasta
- In a sauce pan over medium-high heat add olive oil, garlic, and chili flakes. Cook just until garlic is fragrant.2 Tablespoons Lemon Infused Extra Virgin Olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, chili flakes
- Turn heat down to medium-low. Add heavy cream and ricotta. Stir until the ricotta has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.1/2 cup heavy cream, 3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta
- Add cooked pasta, salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. Stir until everything is combined.1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste, 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- Gradually add pasta water until the pasta gets nice and creamy and to your desired consistency.2 cups reserved pasta water
- Stir in arugala.2 cups arugula
- Garnish with extra parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper and lemon zest.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe additions: If you’d like to add a protein, cooked chicken, or shrimp will make a great addition.
Don’t forget to reserve some pasta water! If you forget, don’t panic. Add a splash of vegetable broth, or milk to help loosen it up.
Note: We do not give an exact measurement for the salt and pepper. We always say to add a little and add more if you need to.
